Becky, also known as "the photographer" has a wardrobe full of FAR too much black clothing, while also being partial to a splash of leopard print. She is happiest when drinking copious amounts of frothy coffee.
Find out more about Hampshire Wedding & Event Photographer - Becky
I've been photographing weddings across Hampshire, Dorset & London since 2018. I made the jump to full-time in 2021 after losing my job in print and design - it's one of the best decisions I've ever made!
I don't have one of those whimsical childhood photography stories where I'm from a family of creatives, it's possible I'm a cuckoo, as I'm pretty-much the only creative in my family.
I've always been drawn to arts and crafts as a kid, many years ago, which meant I ended up working as a graphic designer for the past two decades. As with most designers I picked up a camera on a whim… and the rest, as they say, is history…
Living right by the beautiful Hampshire Coast and the New Forest National Park has allowed me to take this hobby I love and turn it into a career. I love capturing people and moments, and thanks to the support and belief of some amazing people and businesses around me I've been able to hone and practice my skills.
I adore photographs that are vibrant (like my hair, but unlike my black wardrobe!), full of life – memories that you'll cherish in years to come. But, don't panic I am still partial to an iconic black and white moment too!
Becky, also known as "the photographer" has a wardrobe full of FAR too much black clothing, while also being partial to a splash of leopard print. She is happiest when drinking copious amounts of frothy coffee.
Find out more about Hampshire
Wedding & Event Photographer - Becky
I've been photographing weddings across Hampshire, Dorset & London since 2018. I made the jump to full-time in 2021 after losing my job in print and design - it's one of the best decisions I've ever made!
I don't have one of those whimsical childhood photography stories where I'm from a family of creatives, it's possible I'm a cuckoo, as I'm pretty-much the only creative in my family.
I've always been drawn to arts and crafts as a kid, many years ago, which meant I ended up working as a graphic designer for the past two decades. As with most designers I picked up a camera on a whim… and the rest, as they say, is history…
Living right by the beautiful Hampshire Coast and the New Forest National Park has allowed me to take this hobby I love and turn it into a career. I love capturing people and moments, and thanks to the support and belief of some amazing people and businesses around me I've been able to hone and practice my skills.
I adore photographs that are vibrant (like my hair, but unlike my black wardrobe!), full of life – memories that you'll cherish in years to come. But, don't panic I am still partial to an iconic black and white moment too!
Things that bring me joy
Music
I love to listen to
Trance (like old skool 90s), Electronic Music. My favourite band/producers are Hybrid (and I got to photograph them in 2021 and 2022)
I will listen to almost anything, depending on my mood - except country!
FOOD, DRINK & LIFE
My favourite...
Foods are Pizza and Curry. I also LOVE coffee and Spiced Rum - pass the Kraken.
Which is why it's a good job that I'm also a fitness instructor for Freedom Leisure New Forest. I've been coaching Indoor Cycling for 10 years, I'm a gold level Schwinn Coach as well as an Advanced Les Mills Body Combat instructor.
TRAVEL
Seeing the world...
My favourite trip was definitely Pripyat and Chernobyl, where we stayed overnight, as well as visiting Independence Square during the 2014 Revolution.
Obviously since then, the beautiful country of Ukraine has been subjected to horrific times, if you'd like to help the crew at Ukraine - UK Aid make regular trips and all aid is transparently distributed by the volunteers.
Sith, obviously, I'd always choose chaos! Also, Darth Maul is a bad ass... Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise? If you have time, let me tell you about Revan... (Yes, I put Sith in the 2021 census)
Obviously, I also love Harry Potter as well as Star Wars .. so as you can guess, I definitely belong in Slytherin!
I LOVE Formula 1. I'm firmly team Papaya, and can often by found editing wrapped up in a McLaren or Lando Norris hoodie!
I have a fair few Tattoos. A selection of Super Mario that will become a half sleeve, a pair of otters and a Totoro back tattoo.
My Top 5 Films of all time are - in no order: The Empire Strikes Back. The Martian. Clueless. Rogue One. My Neighbour Totoro.
My Top 5 Albums of all time - again in no order: Hybrid - Wider Angle. The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation. Above & Beyond - Tristate. Metrik - Ex Machina and The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance.
Sith, obviously, I'd always choose chaos! Also, Darth Maul is a bad ass... Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise? If you have time, let me tell you about Revan... (Yes, I put Sith in the 2021 census)
Obviously, I also love Harry Potter as well as Star Wars .. so as you can guess, I definitely belong in Slytherin!
I LOVE Formula 1. I'm firmly team Papaya, and can often by found editing wrapped up in a McLaren or Lando Norris hoodie!
I have a fair few Tattoos. A selection of Super Mario that will become a half sleeve, a pair of otters and a Totoro back tattoo.
My Top 5 Films of all time are - in no order: The Empire Strikes Back. The Martian. Clueless. Rogue One. My Neighbour Totoro.
My Top 5 Albums of all time - again in no order: Hybrid - Wider Angle. The Prodigy - Music for the Jilted Generation. Above & Beyond - Tristate. Metrik - Ex Machina and The Black Parade - My Chemical Romance.
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"I just wanted to send you another THANK YOU!! The photos are just stunning! We couldn't have asked for more. You are amazing!!
Dan & Carly
Grendon Lakes, Northampton
"Firstly, thank you so very much for being part of our day! I’ve had so many compliments about yourself, an I’m so glad that you made it just magical!
My biggest worry was not liking any of the photos and hating myself, a well you made me cry, you got the best moments, funniest moments, the moments I would have missed!
Thank you again!"
Rebecca & Dean
King's Arms Hotel, Christchurch, Dorset
"I just wanted to send you another THANK YOU!! The photos are just stunning! We couldn't have asked for more. You are amazing!!"
Danny & Cassie
Barton-on-Sea, Hampshire
"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for everything. You were fantastic and really made us both feel at ease. The pictures are absolutely superb and we love them.
You have really made our day so magical and special and something we can treasure forever.
Thank you so much."
Summer & Adam
Careys Manor, Brockenhurst, New Forest
"We just wanted to email to say a huge thank you for Tuesday. You were absolutely wonderful to work with, everyone said you were very personable and efficient."
Hannah & Andrew
Kingston-upon-Thames, London
"Thank you so so much the photos are amazing!
You did such a fantastic job can not thank you enough."